Intensive mixing at high speed

The OPTIMER XL stubble cultivators with 620mm diameter discs are available from 3 to 12 metres wide. The OPTIMER XL range ensures an optimal penetration capacity for working from 5 to 15 cm deep in large quantities of residue.

 

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The OPTIMER XL range is available in mounted and trailed models from 3 to 12 metres wide. These independent disc cultivators provide a working capacity from 5 to 15 cm deep and optimal penetration thanks to its larger discs (620 mm diameter). With an OPTIMER XL, you have all the advantages of stubble cultivation: shallow to deep stubble cultivation, burial of large quantities of residue (such as maize stalks), and destruction of green cover crops. The OPTIMER XL range is adapted to tractors from 70 to 700 horsepower and offers a wide range of rollers to meet all requirements

Your Benefits

Intensive mixing at high speed

Strong penetration ability

The OPTIMER XL stands out from the competition with better penetration in dry conditions. This is due to its unique design, which boasts:

  • a wide disc hanger which avoids lateral movement of the disc,
  • an elastomer safety device combining powerful penetration but also forgiving in the event of large shocks,
  • one disc per arm for better penetrations and flow of material through the machine.,
  • optimised attack angles of the disc (12° vertical – 14° horizontal).

Increased material flow

With one disc per arm, the OPTIMER XL provides a greater capacity for material flow.
In comparison with the OPTIMER+ range, the OPTIMER XL boast significantly greater clearances to ensure quality stubble cultivation in large quantities of residue:

  • clearance between disc gangs (front and rear) = 95 cm
  • clearance under the disc hanger = 70 cm
  • Frame clearance = 91 cm

Thanks to these high clearances, the risk of blockages is almost eliminated. The OPTIMER XL can easily work in high quantities of residues or bury manure.

Intensive mixing

The impressive mixing quality of the OPTIMER XL lies in its 620mm diameter conical profile discs. The choice of the vertical angle ensures this mixing. The conical profile ensures that the same penetration angles are maintained regardless of disc wear. In order to maintain its cutting quality over time, the discs are 6 mm thick and thus maintain an aggressive profile.

A range built around simplicity

Simple and quick adjustments

The OPTIMER XL benefits from simplified settings, as KUHN offers on all its product ranges. Mechanical adjustments with shims are available as standard: quick and intuitive, they have been designed to make life easier for operators.
As an option, the working depth is infinitely adjustable hydraulically from the tractor cab. All the adjustments are made without tools and guarantee comfort of use.
In addition, on models from 3 to 5 metres, the driver can vary the working depth according to the type of soil, or in the presence of stones or wet areas.

Minimal maintenance

The OPTIMER XL retains one of the major advantages of the OPTIMER + range; low-level maintenance of the machine. In fact, the OPTIMER XL aims to avoid downtime during stubble cultivations.
The disc bearings are maintenance-free and lubricated for life.
The low maintenance gives considerable time saving.

Quality wearing parts

The large 620 mm diameter discs have a thickness of 6 mm.
In fact, 6 mm of thickness give you 20% longer life compared to the 5 mm discs.
With less frequent replacement of discs and the quality of work preserved, the OPTIMER XL saves you time and money.

A cultivator adapted to all conditions

Optional levelling harrows

The OPTIMER XL range has the advantage of being able to be equipped with different options in order to adapt to the soil conditions, the different fields or the type of cultivation desired.

  • the distribution of the residue over the entire width of the machine
  • the regulation of the soil flow to prevent roller blockage
  • levelling before the roller passes. For the roller to work efficiently, it is necessary to have a flat surface before the roller passes.

Additional weights of 460 kg are available on the OPTIMER XL 300, 350 and 400 models to increase the penetration of the discs in difficult terrain. By equipping your trailed OPTIMER XL with front gauge wheels, you will gain in stability and ground following quality thanks to the floating position of the drawbar. The working depth can be adjusted from the tractor cab and is adjusted with the gauge wheels in combination with the roller.

A wide choice of rollers

In order to achieve an optimal re-consolidation in the working area, KUHN offers a wide range of rollers on the OPTIMER XL:

  • Tube (dia. 550 mm): for a re-consolidation of 75 kg per metre. Ideal for light soils, it offers a good compromise between crumbling, levelling and surface compaction.
  • T-Ring (dia. 600 mm): for consolidation of 130 kg per metre, this roller guarantees a good crumbling in clay or cloddy soils and presses on the straw to promote its decomposition.
  • T-Liner (dia. 600 mm): for consolidation of 140 kg per metre. It is a very complete roller that can be adapted to different working conditions and objectives. It provides an exceptional crumbling quality in clay and/or cloddy soils, especially in the presence of stones.
  •  V-Liner roller (dia. 600 mm): for a reconsolidation of 145 kg per metre, it offers a very good crumbling and levelling result and a high quality surface reconsolidation. Its V-profile limits runoff and improves water infiltration in the inter-row. It can work in both wet and dry conditions.
  • Double U roller (dia. 600 mm): for a reconsolidation of 175 kg per metre. Versatile, it provides good reconsolidation in light soils, does not clog up because it is self-cleaning and the soil-soil contact limits roller wear and avoids any smearing effect.

Sowing cover crops

The OPTIMER XL 4000, 5000, 6000 and 7500 trailed cultivator models are compatible with the SH 600 small seed drill. Equipped with a 600 litre hopper, this seed drill allows you to sow cover crops or cereals at the same time as your stubble cultivation.
Its large capacity offers a high work rate and reduces your establishment costs. It is equipped with a great autonomy and can be loaded with a big bag.
The QUANTRON S2 control box allows you to simply adjust the seeding rate, monitor the seed level and blower speeds. The VENTA volumetric metering unit offers excellent seeding precision from 1 to 430 kg/ha. It can be adjusted to apply all types of seed and fertiliser without tools.
The OPTIMER XL 300, 350, 400, 4000 and 5000 models can also be equipped with the SH 201 and 402 seed drills.

Specifications

Technical characteristics

Models3003504004000500060007500900012000
Working width (m)33.544567.2912
Transport width (m)33.54<2,55<2,553333
Working depth (cm)5 to 155 to 155 to 155 to 155 to 155 to 155 to 155 to 155 to 15
Working speed (km/h)7 to 157 to 157 to 157 to 157 to 157 to 157 to 157 to 157 to 15
Min. Tractor Power (hp)77/10590/122103/140119/160149/200179/240224/300268/360358/480
Max. tractor power (kW/hp)123/165141/190164/220178/240223/300268/360355/450403/540522/700
Number of discs242832324048587296
Disc diameter (mm)620620620620620620620620620
Disc thickness (mm)666666666
Side deflectors Right and left as standardRight and left as standardRight and left as standardRight and left as standardRight and left as standardRight and left as standardRight and left as standardRight and left as standardRight and left as standard
LinkageCat 2/3N/3Cat 2/3N/3Cat 3N/3K80, cat, 3/4 4N cross-shaft Ball ring (42/51/71)K80, cat, 3/4 4N cross-shaft Ball ring (42/51/71)K80, cat, 3/4 4N cross-shaft Ball ring (42/51/71)K80, cat, 3/4 4N cross-shaft Ball ring (42/51/71)K80, cat, 3/4 4N cross-shaft Ball ring (42/51/71)K80, cat, 3/4 4N cross-shaft Ball ring (42/51/71)
Available rollersTube, T-ring, T-liner, V-liner, HD liner 600Tube, T-ring, T-liner, V-liner, HD liner 600Tube, T-ring, T-liner, V-liner, HD liner 600T-ring, V-liner, Double U, HD liner 600, T-linerT-ring, V-liner, Double U, HD liner 600, T-linerT-ring, V-liner, Double U, HD liner 600, T-linerT-ring, V-liner, Double U, HD liner 600, T-linerDouble UDouble U
Roller adjustmentsMechanical by spacers or optional continuous hydraulic adjustment from the cab Mechanical by spacers or optional continuous hydraulic adjustment from the cab Mechanical by spacers or optional continuous hydraulic adjustment from the cab Continuous hydraulic adjustment from the cabContinuous hydraulic adjustment from the cabContinuous hydraulic adjustment from the cabContinuous hydraulic adjustment from the cabContinuous hydraulic adjustment from the cabContinuous hydraulic adjustment from the cab
Weight (kg), with tube roller (mounted models)/Double U (trailed models)19852290259551505600600068001030013700

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